Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

For a deeper dive, check out our piece on connecting business strategy and the innovation process. Why You Can’t Ignore Innovation in Your Business Playbook Rolling innovation into your business playbook is a must for a bunch of reasons. Agile’s all about being quick on your feet and staying nimble with projects.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2023

Many tools, techniques, frameworks, mechanics, and emerging methodologies have allowed different parts of the innovation process to be explored and exploited. We are moving innovation along but not at a pace or design that reflects the need to connect “it ” into one comprehensive process.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Pitching the reasons to change to Innovation Ecosystems in thinking and design So after working through the values of the Innovation Ecosystem over a series of three posts I asked Chat GPT to help me in making a pitch for the change from existing internal orientated innovation processes and structures.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This shared risk allows for bolder experimentation and innovation, as the potential downsides are not borne by a single entity. This dynamic interaction fosters a virtuous cycle where innovation begets more innovation, creating a continuously evolving and expanding ecosystem.

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Idea Drop

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Agile project management involves dividing tasks into short phases of work, or ‘sprints’, with continuous reassessment and adaptation of plans. Stemming from the word agile, meaning to move quickly and easily, it is no surprise that such a methodology goes hand in hand with innovation.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 12, 2023

In my view any new approach to innovation needs to aim to achieve interdependent and interlocking innovation, solving problems that have not been addressed before and offering sustainable value, impact, and returns to all involved or significantly improving on the existing solutions.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 19, 2023

Organizations in today’s business environment need to adapt rapidly and dynamically, the need to bring the innovation management process is a constant technological advancement. We cannot afford to avoid changing our innovation processes as we deal with a far more complex and challenging world. Why change?

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PlanBox Innovation

JUNE 26, 2020

A proven way to do this is through the agile process. First created in the software industry around 20 years ago, the agile methodology is widely seen as the innovation engine that drives Silicon Valley’s success, and it has now been adopted by many companies beyond the tech sector. Be Bold and Experiment.

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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Keen on mixing innovation with planning? You might find connecting business strategy and the innovation process worth a peek. Boosted Agility and Flexibility Using design thinking in your strategy makes your organization nimble and ready to tackle whatever comes its way.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 20, 2024

In the race to stay competitive, the only constant is change—and nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of software innovation. Today, the frontiers of innovation have shifted dramatically, with breakthroughs like quantum computing and advanced AI poised to redefine entire industries. What is Software Innovation?

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

The importance of organizational innovation lies in its ability to create a sustainable competitive advantage. As markets and technologies evolve, organizations must be agile and flexible to meet new challenges and opportunities. This agility helps businesses stay relevant and seize new opportunities as they arise.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

The importance of organizational innovation lies in its ability to create a sustainable competitive advantage. As markets and technologies evolve, organizations must be agile and flexible to meet new challenges and opportunities. This agility helps businesses stay relevant and seize new opportunities as they arise.

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ImagineNation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Brutal Truth: When people have the permission and safety to challenge the status quo, make mistakes, and are trusted to learn through experimentation, innovation can emerge anywhere in an organisation, or team. It lost an opportunity to make innovation a daily habit for everyone by failing to embed it in its organisation as a way of life.

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

Understanding Corporate Innovation Corporate innovation refers to the process through which companies introduce new ideas, workflows, methodologies, services, or products. It is a crucial element for companies to adapt, grow, and stay competitive. This type of innovation can transform industries and consumer behaviors.

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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Having a strategy isn’t just covering your bases; it’s about setting your business up to dance circles around the competition. Check out our article on mixing business strategy with the innovation process. Craving more on meshing business plans with innovation? That’s agility.

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eZassi

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Inbound and Outbound Innovation : Open innovation combines inbound innovation (bringing in external ideas and technology) with outbound innovation (sharing or commercializing internal assets externally). Product innovation is essential for businesses to remain competitive and meet consumer needs.

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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Competitive Analysis : How’s your strategy stacking up against the Joneses? Competitive Analysis See if you’re winning or need a mid-game pep talk. Using combos like design thinking and SWOT ensures that innovation isn’t floating by itself. Check out connecting business strategy and the innovation process.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

From its inception to the current state, the processes governing the development of new products and services have continuously evolved to incorporate new methodologies and technologies. Traditional Phases and Gates Processes Traditionally, the phases and gates model has been a cornerstone in structuring innovation management.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 21, 2023

The potential returns, including increased agility, improved innovation outcomes, enhanced collaboration, and long-term competitiveness, make this radical change worthwhile for organizations aspiring to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.

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Qmarkets

MAY 29, 2024

Innovation is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge, yet many enterprises struggle with disjointed efforts that don’t deliver consistent results. The key to overcoming this challenge lies in leveraging an innovation ecosystem—a strategic approach that aligns all innovation activities with the company’s objectives.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 27, 2017

We need to get closer to ‘real-time’ This reliance on rapidly out-of-date understanding cannot be the basis for any justifications for high-stake bets when it comes to innovation. We need to change our thinking and design in the digital insight part more specifically within and along the innovation process.

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Wazoku

JUNE 15, 2016

This is known as differentiated innovation; it usually focuses on a mix of efficiency increase/process improvement combined with user experience/proposition development. Innovation agility enables reduced times to market. Role of culture in innovation. Reviewing strengths and weaknesses across the business.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

Entrepreneurship has long been a driving force behind groundbreaking innovations and industry disruptions. In the context of large businesses, harnessing the entrepreneurial spirit can significantly enhance innovation management, leading to sustained competitive advantage.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

JANUARY 10, 2024

Agile Decision-Making: Foster an agile decision-making process that allows for rapid adjustments based on feedback from various ecosystem stakeholders. Coopetition Strategies: Explore coopetition (cooperative competition) strategies that leverage both collaboration and competition for mutual benefit.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 20, 2024

It ensures that innovation efforts are not left to chance but are managed systematically, allowing organizations to capitalize on new opportunities, mitigate risks , and stay competitive in their industries. These components provide the structure needed to guide the entire innovation process , from idea generation to implementation.

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Qmarkets

JULY 25, 2024

By systematically managing innovation, organizations can introduce new products , services, processes, and business models that drive growth and maintain a competitive edge. Managing Innovation: People Innovation thrives on the strength of the people driving it.

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Qmarkets

JUNE 14, 2024

Innovation is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge, yet many enterprises struggle with disjointed efforts that don’t deliver consistent results. The key to overcoming this challenge lies in leveraging an innovation ecosystem—a strategic approach that aligns all innovation activities with the company’s objectives.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

They bring stories of success and failure that can humanize the innovation process and make it more relatable. Their talks can be a catalyst for change, encouraging your team to pursue innovation with renewed vigor. By discussing the innovation process, they can: Ignite the spark of ideation and creativity within your team.

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Qmarkets

JULY 29, 2024

A well-structured innovation pipeline ensures that new ideas are systematically developed, refined, and brought to market, transforming potential opportunities into tangible results. However, navigating the complexities of innovation processes requires strategic planning, expert involvement, and robust measurement techniques.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

However, innovation isn’t confined to one area; it’s a multifaceted approach that spans various aspects of a business. Among these, technology innovation stands out as a critical component that can significantly impact a company’s competitive edge and operational efficiency.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Importance of Innovation in Business Innovation is the cornerstone of competitive advantage in business. Businesses that innovate can respond to shifts in consumer behavior, leverage emerging technologies, and enter new markets with agility.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 28, 2022

In short, innovation is the engine of change and in today’s fiercely competitive environment resisting change is dangerous. The key driver of the organization’s ability to change is innovation. However, deciding that the organization has to be innovative is insufficient.

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Ecosystems4Innovating

OCTOBER 17, 2023

I provided the story for Innovation Ecosystems as needed to be explained in a previous post. I see four main components within innovation ecosystems that must be expanded to give this framework meaning. Value creation, knowledge transfer, co-creation and competitive positioning. Why these four components?

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Innovation “fights” to attract resources, gain management attention or understand its difficulties in the time it takes, its potential risks and its need for a more ambitious and bold commitment of support. Firstly, we need to ask, “Why change the innovation narrative? ” constrained them.

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Qmarkets

JULY 25, 2024

By understanding and implementing trend forecasting, you can significantly enhance your innovation strategy and stay ahead of the competition. This process helps organizations identify emerging patterns that can influence their strategic decisions. What is Trend Forecasting?

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 1, 2023

How can we identify these and make the innovation process more dynamic yet embed constantly as routines? What would happen if we ignored certain innovation aspects? Fitness landscapes provide the understanding of the existing position and ‘point’ to where to place your resource to improve your innovative capacity.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 25, 2022

That’s what creates competitive advantage. Two decades ago, OpenTable proved out these five important innovation lessons. We can also see how these approaches were precursors to larger movements in lean startup, design thinking, and agile. They’re as relevant for entrepreneurs and corporate ventures today as they were back then.

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